Ralph Siraco’s selections for Friday’s races at Santa Anita

Thursday, Oct. 5, 2000 | 9:29 a.m.

Friday's card

1st Race -- Meteor Game - Trainer Dutton also part-owner here, tabs Gomez, draws good middle post for sprint opener. Shewin - Draws two stalls inside top pick, Flores aboard Cerin trainee, could get a good trip in this spot. Value Play -- She's A Tuffy

2nd Race -- Adminniestrator - Draws good inner post for the mile route, hustling Espinoza aboard Abrams trainee, good spot for action. Visual Energy - Draws outside post 6 here, Delahoussaye on Hendricks trainee, should make late impact in this. Value Play -- Cozy Man

3rd Race -- Bardella - Hustling Espinoza on owner-trainer Moreno charge, needs prompt start and clear trip from rail post in this sprint, good team. A Lil Excess - Bred to be speedy and win early, Pincay on O'Neill trainee, blinkers come off for this. Value Play -- Sabulous

4th Race -- Cheyenne Gold - Irish-bred runner draws good post for the mile turf tour, Eddie D. on Gallagher trainee, good spot for action. Lido - Another Irish-bred in field, draws good inner post, Desormeaux aboard Mitchell trainee, could get the trip. Value Play -- Army Of One

5th Race -- Mob Ties - Hustling Espinoza aboard Bonde trainee, draws good post, good spot to beat state-bred classmates. Hot Market - Flores takes this Lewis trainee, needs a clear trip from inner post at the seven panels, small field helps. Value Play -- Lotsacoins

6th Race -- Lady Buttercup - Draws good inner post for the mile run, bug boy Cedeno on Moreno trainee, good shot to upset. Lone Splendor - Espinoza takes this McAnally trainee, needs a trip from outside post, connections to be respected. Value Play -- Corporate Queen

7th Race -- High Wire Act - Speedy runner draws good post for the 7-panel outing, Espinoza fits Shirreffs trainee well, the one to run down here. Outstanding Hero - Bug boy Baze on Cerin trainee, gets good outside post to stalk leader, could sit catbird seat for a win here. Value Play -- Grady

8th Race -- Salty Pearl - Espinoza teams with trainer Mitchell here, good post for the finale, should sit in best spot from which to win nightcap. Lady Di Huntley - Pincay/Spawr team, draws good post, should be with top pick at crunch time, Lady could be Salty-er than Pearl. Value Play -- Tasket Basket